Take English lessons with a private tutor in Newcastle

Become fluent in English with ESL lessons in Newcastle

The international experience when coming to Newcastle can take upwards of a year to start, with many English language requirements for school or university in place, and accommodation difficult to find. You will need to sit a test to get a visa and your offer from the university will be dependent on this, even if you study online. Never fear though, since there are English courses all over Newcastle that will get you the experience and level you need with just a few lessons a week and for around 30 weeks of the year to get you where you need to go (if you are doing academic English preparation).

This can go even faster if a student does 10-30 weeks of intensive study with a private tutor on the side, and gets experienced in the ways of academic writing and the ability to read and analyse text from the very start of their course. 

Some Benefits of learning English with a tutor

Tutors and or experienced teachers in this field can boost your learning exponentially over the hours you spend together. This is because your fees are well spent benefiting from their years of work in the industry, and the learning that goes on as a teacher while the students are also learning.

We mention this because it is a valuable lesson to know that even from the very start, when you are just coming into contact with English at a beginner level and are barely experienced, your teacher will be aware of the fact that it is your second language and your tutors will know how to tailor your lesson so that it suits the goals that you have for school or university study in Newcastle, NSW, or Australia. What you learn is truly valuable for this reason, and can help you continue to learn in your free time and make the most of your hours in class and your fees.

English Second Language (ESL) is the now somewhat antiquated term for the science of language learning by those whose first language is not English. The preferred term now is English as an Additional Language (EAL), which does not assume that learners do not have other language skills, and can let teachers thus accommodate this in class. Such accommodation is necessary as it can mean that lessons can bypass the introduction to language learning stage and skip straight to an exam or business setting focus for instance, which students may be aiming for directly.

Why do you need proof of English language capability in Australia?

There are a few reasons, the principal among which being that the government requires you to have a certain level to be able to follow study programs, in particular at university, so as to not compromise on the academic integrity and pedagogical quality and content of courses. Students are also taken into account as they will be lost otherwise, and will also not be able to engage with life in Australia effectively. The requirements can be quite rigorous, but given that international students comprise a large portion of the cohort in Australia, and almost every university relies on the fees that these students bring in, English learners just need to attain the necessary level prior to commencing at university in order to qualify and then can continue to receive support once actually in their program.

The other main reason is that students need to be studying a minimum of 20 hours per week while in Australia in order to maintain their student visa status. When a student does not yet have the necessary level to be able to study in a school or university in Australia, they need to get undertake a preparation course for their English, which is, therefore, the only option for studying in Australia prior to commencing in a public educational institution. The 20 hours per week that this entails can really get their English level up to scratch, but can also bring with them some hefty fees and will require some prior saving. So make sure you are serious about studying in Australia long term before arriving, because then there are accommodation and living costs on top of study, and fitting work in with this can be very difficult.

What you study in your classes

There will be a range of grammatical, lexical, and cultural factors to explore which will help you make the most of life in Newcastle, NSW, and Australia. This can range from basic grammar and understanding of verbs to interactional norms in various settings like a shop or a job interview, or even being able to take and give directions once you feel more comfortable with the city.

You are also going to have to engage with writing and speaking, as well as being able to read academic and everyday texts in order to really make the most of your life here. This will be general at first but will become more tailored to what you need as time progresses with your level.

Find a private tutor near you with Superprof in Newcastle and see how you can improve your English level today!